Its the final game of 2013 for the Vernon Vipers and it is quite the matchup. The Powell River Kings make their first and only visit to Kal Tire Place in the regular season. The Vipers have loved playing at home this season and will look to end the year in style. The Vipers haven't lost in regulation at home since October 26th against the Centennials. The Kings come in after a great start to the season getting out to a huge lead in the Island Division only to be tracked down by the Grizzlies. The Kings have three games in hand on the Grizz and look to end 2013 the way their season began.
Here's the break down:
Season Series - October 18 - Vipers 2 Powell River 1 - Hap Parker Arena
Vernon Vipers
Record - 20-9-3-4 - 2nd in the Interior Division
Home Record - 10-2-3-3 Away Record - 10-7-0-1
Leaders - Goals - Michael McNicholas (19)
- Assists - Michael McNicholas (31)
- Points - Michael McNicholas (50)
Goaltending - Austin Smith - 19 GP - 9-4-3-2, 2.59 GAA, .917Sv%
- Danny Todosychuk - 16 GP - 10-4-0-1, 2.95 GAA, .902Sv%
Special Teams - Powerplay - 13th in the league - 24 for 143 - 16.78%
- Penalty Kill - 5th in the league - 121 of 145 - 83.45%
Powell River Kings
Record - 23-7-2-2 - 2nd in the Island Division
Home Record - 14-4-1-0 Away Record - 9-3-1-2
Leaders - Goals - Drew Dorantes (20)
- Assists - Ryan Scarfo (23)
- Points - Ryan Scarfo (38)
Goaltending - Jonah Imoo - 20 GP - 12-5-1-1, 2.77 GAA, .906Sv%
- Jeff Smith - 16 GP - 11-2-1-1, 2.03 GAA, .933Sv%
Special Teams - Powerplay - 2nd in the league - 29 for 142 - 20.42%
- Penalty Kill - 3rd in the league - 140 of 166 - 84.34%
If tonights game is anything like the last one between these two teams, it will be hard hitting, tight checking and very disciplined. Goaltending will have to be good and the Vipers will want to feed off the crowd and keep it 5 on 5. If you can't make it to the game, catch all the action on 107.5 KissFM starting at 6:45.
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